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A Spritz of Sperm Whale
When you think of perfume, what kinds of ingredients come to mind? Some people may think about flowery scents like rose, cherry blossom, or...
The Uncanny Valley – An Exploration of How Humans Perceive AI
Have you ever seen a humanoid design that looks just off? Whether it's the subtle placement of facial features, an abnormal glint in the...
How Science is Reinventing What it Means to “Stay Cool”
Introduction:
On a hot July day, what you wear to stay cool matters. There are common remedies to help you stay cool: wearing cotton and...
Misophonia: The Unofficial Common Neurobehavioral Disorder
For sure most people have already experienced some ‘disliking’ sounds before. For example, the emergency sirens, high-pitched yellings, public space noises, etc. What’s about...
Organizations Helping Women in Tech
Let's break the glass ceiling in tech and encourage more women and girls to break into the industry. Here are a list of sites...
Are skin care products really useful?
There is a saying that everyone can be a beauty and it seems true more than ever in today’s world. Nowadays, both boys and...
Learning Quantum Mechanics
Mastering science concepts for many students can be difficult. Great instructors, learning resources, and even video games can all be ways to help students...
The Black Dot vs The Highlighter
As college student, we have all had that one class that is required for graduation that we aren’t the most interested in. Most of...
Three Science Haikus
Electrons, protons
Wow, I do really love them
Talk about atoms!
Light years and darkness
Supernovas and black holes
Space is a wonder
The earth is warming
Polar ice caps are...
Can Aging Be Stopped?
Many people are shocked when they find out that the concept of aging can be explained by genetics through telomeres. Telomeres are 8000-10000 nucleotide...